Half-and-half cream is not only expensive on the food budget, it can also bust the calorie budget. Use canned skim milk thickened with 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch and save both money and calories. asparagus ...

This Italian classic is great for using that last lasagna noodle in the box. Break the noodle into small pieces, then cook according to package directions. One noodle equals about 2 ounces of pasta. beans ...

Packed with tasty chicken and bursting with beans, this hearty dish has a gentle kick that will spice up dinnertime. beans chicken ( ...

Sesame oil and sesame seeds add a subtly nuttyflavor to this chicken, green bean, carrot andbell pepper stir-fry. beans bell-peppers ...

Ground turkey slims this chili down but still keeps the fire burning with great chili flavor. Round some up today! beans chicken ...

A salsa bursting with the fresh, bold taste of tomatoes, cilantro, chili powder, lime juice and cumin works wonders on grilled steak. beans beef ...

Grandma had no problem feeding her crowd of hungry cowboys with this big and bold bean dish; it corrals lots of flavor in every Texas-sized spoonful. bacon bean ...

Grandma would pick the sugar snap peas for this dish right from her garden. The minted butter is simple, but makes it taste so fancy! beans for-a-crowd ...

Grandma learned the Italian practice of tossing pasta with beans from her neighbor when she was a young bride. beans cheese ...

Colorful and flavorful, this mildly spicy rice dish with black beans, onion, garlic and shredded carrot adds excitement to any meal. beans carrots ...

A traditional cassoulet has more than 30 ingredients and takes many hours to make. This version tastes like the classic dish, but uses a few shortcuts! beans ma ...

The Empress Chili Parlor in Cincinnati became famous in the 1920s for its chili made with noodles. Try this for a taste of an Ohio tradition. beans beef ...